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Metro Christchurch 8 bus

Airport / Lyttelton

79 % on time

Metro Christchurch 8 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Metro Christchurch 8 - Airport / Lyttelton bus serves 68 bus stops in the Christchurch area departing from Christchurch International Airport and ending at Lyttelton Wharf. Scroll down to see upcoming 8 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 8 bus times will be displayed. The full 8 bus schedule as well as real-time departures (if available) can be found in the Transit app.

Lyttelton via City / Colombo St
Airport via Colombo St / City
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Stops
Sun, Jan 25, 2026
  • Christchurch International AirportWheelchair accessible11:32 AM
  • Airport / Antarctic CentreWheelchair accessible11:34 AM
  • Orchard Rd near Wairakei RdWheelchair accessible11:35 AM
  • Harewood Rd near Waimakariri RdWheelchair accessible11:37 AM
  • Harewood Rd near Wooldridge RdWheelchair accessible11:39 AM
  • Wooldridge RdWheelchair accessible11:40 AM
  • Wairakei RdWheelchair accessible11:41 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Abros PlWheelchair accessible11:41 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Breens RdWheelchair accessible11:42 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Charlcott StWheelchair accessible11:42 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Kendal AveWheelchair accessible11:43 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Spalding StWheelchair accessible11:43 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Grahams RdWheelchair accessible11:44 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Greers RdWheelchair accessible11:45 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Manor PlWheelchair accessible11:45 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Jennifer StWheelchair accessible11:45 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Aorangi RdWheelchair accessible11:46 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Pitcairn CresWheelchair accessible11:46 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Blighs RdWheelchair accessible11:47 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Idris RdWheelchair accessible11:48 AM
  • Strowan Rd near Normans RdWheelchair accessible11:49 AM
  • Rossall St near Glandovey RdWheelchair accessible11:50 AM
  • Rossall St near Leinster RdWheelchair accessible11:50 AM
  • Rossall St near Office RdWheelchair accessible11:50 AM
  • Rossall St near Highgate AveWheelchair accessible11:51 AM
  • Rossall St near Rhodes StWheelchair accessible11:51 AM
  • Carlton Mill Rd near Cheltenham StWheelchair accessible11:51 AM
  • Carlton Mill Rd near Exeter StWheelchair accessible11:51 AM
  • Park Tce near Bealey AveWheelchair accessible11:52 AM
  • Park Tce near Peterborough StWheelchair accessible11:53 AM
  • Park Tce near Chester St WWheelchair accessible11:53 AM
  • Rolleston Ave near Gloucester StWheelchair accessible11:54 AM
  • Hereford St near Montreal StWheelchair accessible11:56 AM
  • Hereford St near Colombo StWheelchair accessible11:58 AM
  • Bus Interchange (Platform B)Wheelchair accessible12:00 PM
  • South City Mall (Southbound)Wheelchair accessible12:05 PM
  • Colombo St near Byron StWheelchair accessible12:06 PM
  • Colombo St near Wordsworth StWheelchair accessible12:07 PM
  • Sydenham ShopsWheelchair accessible12:08 PM
  • Brougham St near Albemarle StWheelchair accessible12:10 PM
  • Brougham St near Brisbane StWheelchair accessible12:10 PM
  • Brougham St near Defoe PlWheelchair accessible12:11 PM
  • Brougham St near Wilsons RdWheelchair accessible12:12 PM
  • Opawa Rd near Manatu LnWheelchair accessible12:13 PM
  • Opawa Rd near Locarno StWheelchair accessible12:15 PM
  • Opawa Rd near Hawford RdWheelchair accessible12:16 PM
  • OpawaWheelchair accessible12:17 PM
  • Opawa Rd near Mary McLean PlWheelchair accessible12:18 PM
  • Opawa Rd near Grange StWheelchair accessible12:18 PM
  • Port Hills Rd near Curries RdWheelchair accessible12:19 PM
  • Port Hills Rd near Nuttall DrWheelchair accessible12:20 PM
  • Port Hills Rd near Avoca Valley RdWheelchair accessible12:20 PM
  • Port Hills Rd near Vega PlWheelchair accessible12:21 PM
  • Port Hills Rd near Horotane Valley RdWheelchair accessible12:22 PM
  • Port Hills Rd near Mauger DrWheelchair accessible12:23 PM
  • Port Hills Rd near Ardtrea LnWheelchair accessible12:23 PM
  • Port Hills Rd near Martindales RdWheelchair accessible12:24 PM
  • Martindales Rd near Truscotts RdWheelchair accessible12:25 PM
  • HeathcoteWheelchair accessible12:25 PM
  • HeathcoteWheelchair accessible12:25 PM
  • Bridle Path Rd near Rollin StWheelchair accessible12:26 PM
  • Bridle Path Rd near Port Hills RdWheelchair accessible12:26 PM
  • Bridle Path RdWheelchair accessible12:26 PM
  • Christchurch GondolaWheelchair accessible12:27 PM
  • Dublin St near Norwich QyWheelchair accessible12:30 PM
  • Winchester St near Coleridge TceWheelchair accessible12:30 PM
  • Oxford Street near Winchester StreetWheelchair accessible12:32 PM
  • Lyttelton WharfWheelchair accessible12:38 PM
  • Metro Christchurch Airport / Lyttelton map

    Metro Christchurch 8 bus route map

    The Metro Christchurch 8 - Airport / Lyttelton bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Metro Christchurch 8 bus to help you plan your trip on Metro Christchurch. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 8 bus is approaching your stop.

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    Metro Christchurch 8 bus Service Alerts

    Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 8 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by Metro Christchurch so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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    Metro Christchurch 8 bus Service Frequency

    The next 8 bus leaves Christchurch International Airport at 11:32 AM, and arrives at Lyttelton Wharf at 12:38 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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    Metro Christchurch 8 bus On-Time Performance

    79 % on time

    79% of riders report that the Metro Christchurch 8 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 52 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 8 bus. Compared to other Metro Christchurch lines, the 8 bus is ranked 8 out of 29 Metro Christchurch lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Metro Christchurch metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 8 by opening the Transit app.

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